The investment, from the Scottish Government's Bus Infrastructure Fund, will be used to develop improvements for bus infrastructure and public transport links in East Lothian, Edinburgh and Midlothian, with the aim of reducing journey times. East Lothian Council also received £200,000 in direct funding from the Bus Infrastructure Fund to review and upgrade bus stops and shelters, signage and promotional material, and to work towards making bus stops more accessible. Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, said: "I’m pleased that we’re supporting East Lothian Council’s sustainable transport ambitions through the Scottish Government’s Bus Infrastructure Fund. "This funding will support business cases, which could lead to transformational change in how buses get around East Lothian – meaning improved infrastructure and faster bus services for communities. "This investment will improve those options, making bus travel more attractive and accessible for people across East Lothian."